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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1961

Page

6

Spahn Beats Giants For 292nd Career Triumph

Spahn earned his 292nd victory as the Braves edged the Giants 5-4, narrowing San Francisco’s NL lead behind Hank Aaron’s first inning homer. The Dodgers’ Koufax carried a no hit bid into the seventh in a 3-0 win over the Cubs, while Pirates and Cardinals won to boost their standings.

Associated Press Warren Spahn Milwaukee San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Gers Chicago Cubs Dick Stuart Pittsburgh Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Philadelphia Phils Spahn Jim Davenport Felipe Alou Braves Sam Jones Hank Aaron Dodgers Sandy Koufax Cubs Dick Farrell Billy Williams Stuart Marshall Bridges Rocky Nelson Pirates Bobby Shantz Ernie Broglio John Buzhardt Daryl Spencer Broglio Pancho Herreras Don Landrum Tony Gonzalez

Monbouquette fires five hit shutout in 2-1 win over Senators

Pitcher Bill Monbouquette blanked the Senators on a four hit Aug. night game, walking four as Boston edged Washington 2-1. Pete Ramos starred for the Twins with a fifth inning homer and a two run single to upend the Angels and earn a 5-4 victory.

Associated Press Bill Monbouquette Hegin Senators Pete Ramos Twins Angeles

Maine sports column warns over private land grabs and political meddling

The piece flags out of state interests buying large tracts in Washington County to develop recreation, risking private access to prime fishing grounds like Chain of Lakes. It also notes a political rift within Maine's Inland Fisheries and Game, urging a nonpolitical, commission-style governance to safeguard wildlife, plus a call to join local fish and game clubs.

Maine Washington County Jim Carr Richmond Coplin Plantation Franklin County Chain of Lakes Maine Fish and Game Association Fish and Game Club Department of Inland Fisheries Cobb Fish and Game Advisory Committee Frederick G. Payne Denmark Fish and Game Maine Fish and Game Associion Clauson Elmer Ingraham Department of Inland Fisheries and Game

Trotters & Pacers Entries Tonight at Cumberland Racecard

Night of harness racing features eight races in Class D to C2 pace and trot with purses from 250 to 400 dollars. Key runners include Gypsy Jack, Miss Thanksgiving, Homestretch Spot, Miss Blueblood, Merrie Angie, and Mr. Algiers. Lake Agassiz reference appears in an unrelated note.

Cumberland Gypsy Jack L. Norton Shangri la Ronnie J. Gerry Dusty Star A. McAfee Adam Cash J. Doherty Jarrettown Betty E. Johnston Senator Yates C. Connor Jeffson Moraka W. Pease Detjan S. Cran Newson Rosecroft J. Winters Miss Thanksgiving A.langille Jr W. Collins Ray F Bay Frisco G. Reed G. Sadovsky Sadies Deram F. Dobras Hi Knight S. Babier King Katy P. Constantino Keen Jay A. Thomas Miss Blueblood Peter Cannon H. Barker Joe Knight T. McInnis Joe Davis H. Ralph Newport Ritz L. Healey Shadydale Nugget W. Hazen Little Doctor Gay Life Nira’s Wanetka Shadydale Dash B. Smith Chet Lynn Radar A. Gurney Miss Julie P. Jamieson Mahoney Hanover Tanglewood Tessa Mary Lou Volo G. Fitch Gilman Hanover D. Childs Fifty Jester L. Rioux Dudley Hope K. Russell Princess Hall Merrie Angie M. Robinson N. Murray Billvern Vole O. Gordon Miss Spangler A. Gerberich Eric's F. Lowe Grand K. V. M. Hodgkins Jr

Tigers Triumph Over Yankees In Ninth Inning Drama

Frank Lary delivered a tie breaking ninth inning home run as Detroit defeated the Yankees 4 to 3 in New York. Lary improves to 25 8 lifetime against New York and leads the AL race while Steve Boros drove in two runs. Off other games, Boston rallied past Washington 2 1 and Baltimore beat Cleveland 4 2 as Monbouquette struck out 17 for the Red Sox.

Sandy Ernie Banks Ron Santo Mel Roach Santo Koufax Farrell RBI Bob Will Don Zimmer Wally Moon Dodgers Don Cardwell Stuart Pinch Associated Press Frank Lary New York Detroit Yanks Tiger Chicago White Sox Kansas City Early Wynn Baltimore Cleveland Boston Washington Minnesota Los Angeles Angels Tigers Yankees Hector Lopez Yogi Berra Wynn A's Camilo Carreon White Sox Norm Bass Jim Gentile Vic Power

Gillis Clinches Victory In Maine Bowling Duel

Western Maine champion Nick Gillis surged late to a 59 pin win over Eastern champion Francis Johnson at Skowhegan, finishing 1,186 to 1,127. Gillis trailed by two after seven strings, then posted strong finishes including 120 122 136 in final games. The bout advances to face state champ Chris Anton next, with a rematch set Monday at 7 30 at 20th Century Lanes.

Maine Nick Gillis Francis Johnson Skowhegan Gillis Johnson Nik Johnson-Gillis Chris Anton

Gagne Leads In State Bowling Title Duel

Norm Gagne, Western Maine Class C bowler, holds a 37-pin edge over Eastern Maine champion Bill Chapman in the first half of the state title match in Skowhegan. Gagne posted 1015 total with six games over 100. Chapman 978 after a strong rally, with Chapman a southpaw and four 100-plus games. The rematch is set for Sunday at Century Lanes.

Norm Gagne Maine Eastern Maine Ichamp Bill Chapman Skowhegan Gagne Chapman

Speedway Trials Claim Troy Bettenhausen's Life

Indianapolis reports Tony Bettenhausen 44 died after a cotter pin failed on a car he was testing for friend Paul Russo at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Stearly Special crashed into a wall after a bolt loosened. Bettenhausen had hoped to win the 500 and set a 160 mph lap.

Indianapolis Ind Tony Bettenhausen Indianapolis Motor Speedway Bettenhausen Speedway Tinley Park Lll Paul Russo Fortville Stearly Tony Pat Bettenhausen

Notre Dame Tops C. K. Burns Behind Al Martin’s 20 K, 7-3

Al Martin allowed three hits and fanned 20 to earn Notre Dame a 7-3 win over arch rival C. K. Burns. Martin also hit a single and triple while Ralph Mercier added a three-base hit. Score by innings shows Notre Dame taking an early lead and preserving it despite late threats.

al Martin Notre Dame C. K. Burns School Martin Kenny Pike Ralph Mercier Hayes Mercier Pike and Brown Cushman Arsenault

Two-Man Lanes Loop Forms at Pastime Bowls

The two man summer league at the Pastime Lanes is taking shape. A Monday 7:30 meeting will batch bowlers to form a close league. Reported names include Marcel Ross Dave Paulhus Royal Spofford Rene Menard and others with several more planning to join. Weather note adds no Hawaii language term for it.

Marcel Ross Dave Paulhus Royal Spofford Rene Menard Roger Duchesne Paul Belanger al” Gilblair Don” Bouthot Paul Petit al’’ Huot Lou” Lachance Dick’’ Choroszy Peal Binette Oscar Letellier Rusty” Janelle Art’’ Pepin Roland Belair

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